ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Liberty/Ryland: Road work is in progress with traffic controls in place on Liberty Street between Center and Holcomb and on Ryland between Kirman and Mill. The roadwork is scheduled to be completed by Thursday.

NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT

Commissioners approved a $211,515 grant from the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development for improvements to Gepford Park in Sun Valley for a new community building and restrooms. The project includes the demolition of the concessions building from 1969 and the inoperable restrooms that were built in the 1970s. They will be replaced with a new, 800-square-foot pre-constructed building that will provide community meeting space, restrooms and concessions.

SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY

Sparks Police Chief Brian Allen recently reminded motorists to be cautious in area school zones.

"We should always bear in mind that children act impulsively and don't always think about the rules they've been taught," Allen said.

Motorists are reminded to practice these safety precautions :

? Never park, stop or stand in the red zone (where curbs are painted red) because clear vision must be maintained for children to be seen and for children to see your car. Remember, they are small in height and cannot be seen behind a vehicle.

? When running late, avoid the urge speed up or make traffic rule exceptions. A "drop-and-dash" can be disastrous in terms of child safety.

? Remind children to obey the School Safety Patrol, those people who are on duty for the sole purpose of protecting our children in crowded school zones.

? Drivers must remain stopped until children are no longer in the crosswalk.